Martial Arts Crossover: Something's Wrong with This Evil Sect

Chapter 228 The show begins

Kayan is also an old tradition of the carefree school.

After all, the principle of the Free and Unfettered Sect is that it doesn't matter how strong your martial arts are, it's all about how handsome you are!

The same principle applies to martial arts, right? If a martial art can't be both powerful and stylish...

Then this martial art would be meaningless to the Free and Unfettered Sect.

Xue Muhua seems to be behaving quite normally so far.

Dan Tianxie couldn't see anything wrong for the time being, so he decided to observe the situation secretly for a while longer.

After some casual conversation, Hua Ruling finally got down to business.

"Ladies and gentlemen, as I have already explained to some extent before, the purpose of this invitation is to celebrate your birthdays. One of these purposes is to offer my birthday greetings."

Secondly, he wanted to cooperate with Hua to put on a show so that Qitong could completely overcome his inner demons.

I have already discussed this matter with Lu Xiaofeng, and he will be the one to impersonate the Iron Shoes Bandit. Master Lu has also agreed.

So, we'll need everyone's cooperation from now on. Thank you!

After speaking, Hua Ruling stood up again, clasped her hands in a fist and bowed.

"This is not a big deal."

Jin Jiuling quickly unfolded his folding fan and then said with a smile.

"Besides, catching thieves has always been one of Mr. Jin's strengths, so this is practically a natural performance for him."

I wonder how well Lu Xiaofeng will portray the thief. Young Master Hua is incredibly clever; he won't be so easily fooled.

"Don't worry about this, everyone. I'll do whatever Hua Manlou wants me to die, and I'll make sure he's satisfied."

Lu Xiaofeng smiled broadly, indicating to everyone that they would have to wait and see how he performed.

The group then began to fill in the details, all of them offering their own perspectives.

After some discussion, everyone decided that there was no better time than today, so they decided to settle the matter today.

So they agreed to begin the operation in one hour.

.........

The night was dark and windy, with only a crescent moon visible in the sky and hardly any stars in sight.

Hua Manlou, who was already resting, was suddenly awakened by footsteps coming from the roof.

Is someone on the roof?

Hua Manlou was startled. In an instant, his mind raced, and all sorts of thoughts flashed through his mind.

Who would be so audacious as to steal from the Hua family?

Hua Manlou's expression remained unchanged as she quietly rose, dressed herself, and the folding fan hidden in her sleeve seemed to come alive, smoothly falling into her palm.

Without hesitation, he lightly touched the ground with his toes and shot towards the roof.

His movements were graceful and ethereal, each time he touched the ground with his toes for leverage, his figure resembled a willow catkin dancing in the wind.

Light, beautiful, and extremely elegant, every movement is graceful and beautiful.

If it weren't for those empty eyes, people might believe she was a flower fairy descended to earth.

Although Hua Manlou had been blind for a long time, his martial arts skills had not diminished in the slightest.

He has clearly reached the late stage of the Innate Realm, and is only one step away from becoming a Martial Arts Grandmaster.

This kick was also the source of his inner demons, namely the Iron-Shoe Bandit.

If it weren't for the obstacle of the Iron-Shoeed Thief, with his talent and mindset, he would probably have become a martial arts master long ago.

On the rooftop, the dark figure resembled a phantom of the night, its movements swift and agile.

The iron shoes underfoot made a soft yet highly distinctive clanging sound as they stepped on the roof tiles.

In a flash, Hua Manlou blocked the path of the newcomer.

Judging from the distinctive footsteps, Hua Manlou had already identified the person who had come, and his voice turned extremely cold.

"The Iron-Shoeed Bandit? You really are still alive!"

Only those iron shoes that had appeared countless times in his dreams would make such a sound when walking.

Immediately, Hua Manlou stopped holding back, directly unleashing his true energy, his sleeves flashing out like flying clouds.

In an instant, countless sleeve shadows, accompanied by a whistling wind, swept towards the dark figure.

It was none other than Hua Manlou's signature move—Flowing Clouds and Flying Sleeves!

Although Hua Manlou is blind, his perception of his surroundings is extremely keen.

This seemingly casual attack actually precisely blocked all possible escape routes for the shadowy figure.

The Iron-Shoeed Thief remained silent, then with a swift movement, he dodged Hua Manlou's fierce attack at an incredibly unpredictable angle.

Then, with the clanging of iron shoes, he had already closed in on Hua Manlou.

With a raised hand, he unleashed a powerful palm strike aimed directly at Hua Manlou's face.

As if he had foreseen this, Hua Manlou subtly shifted his body, perfectly avoiding the palm strike.

Then, with a "whoosh," the folding fan in his hand unfolded, its ribs as sharp as blades.

A cold glint flashed in the night, heading towards the shadowy figure's vital spot.

Hua Manlou truly lives up to his name; even when facing the culprit who caused his blindness,

However, he still did not kill him, not wanting to take his life directly.

He was merely trying to subdue the Iron Shoe Thief by striking pressure points!

A hint of a smile flashed in the eyes of the Iron-Shoes Thief, as if he had already guessed that Hua Manlou would do this.

His speed suddenly increased again, and his body flew backward at high speed, avoiding Hua Manlou's pressure point strike.

Just as the two were fighting, Hua Ruling and the others noticed the strangeness of the place and rushed over with everyone.

Seeing this scene, no one could remain seated.

"What an arrogant and wicked villain! He doesn't even respect me, Jin Jiuling!"

Jin Jiuling shouted, then moved swiftly and instantly joined the battle.

Using a fan instead of a sword, he thrust the folding fan in his hand toward the throat of the Iron-Shoe Bandit.

This move embodies the essence of speed, accuracy, and ruthlessness; a knowledgeable person could immediately tell that Jin Jiuling's swordsmanship was no weakling.

Seeing that he had alerted everyone, the Iron-Shoeed Thief immediately sensed the danger and offered no resistance whatsoever.

He used his lightness skill to dodge Jin Jiuling's attack and then tried to escape.

His escape, however, led him right into the range of Master Kuzhi's attack.

Although Zen Master Kuzhi was chanting Amitabha Buddha's name, he was a ruthless man who didn't talk much, and he simply extended his right hand.

With a swift reach, it grabbed the Iron-Shoe Thief in the blink of an eye.

With a slight tremor, the claw shadows surged like mountains, pressing down layer upon layer, and in an instant, the sky was filled with sharp claw shadows.

It was none other than the Shaolin Dragon Claw Hand, a legendary martial art!

Upon seeing this, the Iron-Shoeed Thief felt a tearing pain throughout his body even before the attack was about to strike.

He quickly kicked out, using the iron shoes he wore to block the fierce dragon claw hand!

clang clang clang......

A clanging sound of metal striking metal rang out, and looking at the iron shoes worn by the Iron Shoe Thief, they were already pitted and dented by Master Kuzhi's dragon claw hand.

In his panic, the Iron-Shoeed Thief suddenly roared and unleashed a desperate attack aimed at mutual destruction.

He turned and pounced on Hua Manlou, his true energy surging around him, as if he wanted to perish together with Hua Manlou.

Seeing this, Hua Manlou remained calm and composed. He lightly touched the ground with his toes and gracefully retreated, still as elegant and composed as ever.

At the same time, his sleeve drew an arc in the air, aiming straight for the Iron-Shoes Bandit's chest, attempting to force him back.

However, what was unexpected was that the Iron-Shoeed Thief, whether due to exhaustion from the continuous battles or something else,

He stood frozen in place, neither dodging nor avoiding, simply watching as the steel-like sleeve swept towards him.

With a deafening roar, it was like a thunderclap from a clear sky.

Hua Manlou's sleeve, imbued with powerful true energy, slammed heavily into the Iron Shoe Bandit's vital chest.

In an instant, the iron-shoeed bandit wearing a ferocious mask was sent flying backward like a kite with a broken string.

Blood gushed from his mouth, tracing a blinding arc in the air before crashing heavily to the ground several meters away.

After struggling for a moment, it finally collapsed into a pool of blood, its face filled with resentment...

This bizarre scene left Hua Manlou looking astonished, and he was about to step forward to take a closer look.

Just then, Hua Ruling rushed over, hugged Hua Manlou tightly, looked him up and down with concern, and said urgently, "Qitong, are you alright? Let your father take a good look at you."

"Dad, I'm fine."

Hua Manlou gently shook his head, then said softly, "Father, let me go check if that person is dead. He should have been able to dodge my attack just now."

"You stay here and don't move. I'll go check it out."

Hua Ruling was about to step towards the "corpse".

But Xue Muhua, who was standing to the side, had already taken the lead and bent down to check.

Xue Muhua gave Hua Ruling a meaningful look, then spoke with certainty.

"His heart meridian has been shattered by the true energy. Even if a Great Luo Golden Immortal were to come, he would be powerless to save him. However, I wonder if this person is truly the Iron-Shoe Thief."

"Why would they suddenly come to the Hua family? Could it be that they've come for revenge?"

Upon hearing this, Hua Ruling's expression turned serious. "They must still be after the Jade Buddha of the Vast Ocean. This villain is truly incorrigible."

"Looking back now, the person we joined forces to kill back then might have just been a double for the Iron-Shoeed Bandit. Seventh Child, it seems your intuition was right."

"If that's the case, Master Hua, in my opinion, it would be best to first confirm whether the Jade Buddha of the Vast Ocean is safe and sound?"

The physician, Xue, was deeply worried and spoke earnestly.

"If this villain steals it and hands it over to his accomplices, then we'll be in trouble."

Upon hearing this, a glint of light flashed in Hua Ruling's eyes.

"What Doctor Xue said makes some sense. I will go and take a look."

Before he could finish speaking, Doctor Xue suddenly reached out and blocked Hua Ruling's path.

“Master Hua, why don’t we go with you? It would be good to have someone to look after you. I’ve been curious about the Jade Buddha of the Vast Sea for a long time. Besides, if something unexpected happens, it’s always better for everyone to work together than to fight alone.”

Xue Muhua's gaze was sincere, and his words revealed a hint of urgency.

"Ah."

Hua Ruling pondered for a moment, then nodded slightly: "What Doctor Xue said makes some sense, so let's all go together then."

After saying this, he turned and ordered his servants to take the "corpse" away and hand it over to the authorities for disposal the next day.

Then he led everyone toward the secret chamber where the Jade Buddha of the Vast Ocean was kept.

Hua Manlou and the others followed closely behind.

Just after everyone left, the Iron-Shoe Bandit's corpse suddenly trembled twice, then slowly stood up.

.........

Meanwhile, in the Hua family's secret room.

This secret chamber was meticulously crafted by Zhu Ting, a master craftsman whom the King of Hanhai commissioned at great expense.

The secret chamber was riddled with traps and hidden secrets. Apart from the King of Hanhai himself, only Hua Ruling of the entire Hua family knew how to enter this place.

If the final mechanism in this secret room is activated, even Hua Ruling wouldn't know how to escape.

After all, the heart of an emperor is as deep as the ocean; even if he trusts someone implicitly,

But how could one possibly trust others without reservation when it concerns such a vital treasure for the nation's stability?

This has nothing to do with the closeness or distance of the relationship, but rather with the emperor's mindset!

Hua Ruling led everyone to the outside of the secret chamber. She paused slightly, as if remembering something, and turned to look at everyone, apologizing.

"Gentlemen, there are many important items hidden in the secret chamber, so it is inconvenient for you all to enter together. Please wait here for a moment, and I will be right back."

"it is good!"

Doctor Xue was the first to nod in agreement, "If there are any problems inside, Master Hua, just give the call, and we will rush in to help immediately!"

Hua Ruling nodded slightly to show her gratitude, then gently pressed the ring on her hand against the door of the secret room and gave it a slight twist.

A dull creak of machinery turning was heard, and then the door slowly opened.

Everyone watched Hua Ruling's retreating figure and waited quietly at the door.

"Amitabha, it seems Young Master Hua has something on his mind?"

Zen Master Kuzhi chanted Buddhist mantras in a booming voice, his gaze seemingly able to see through people's hearts, and went straight to Hua Manlou to ask a question.

As a high-ranking Buddhist monk, he has always been keenly aware of the emotional fluctuations of people.

"I am somewhat confused."

Hua Manlou nodded slightly, a hint of confusion in his expression, and then said softly.

"I feel like everything tonight is a dream. The Iron-Shoeed Thief is dead just like that?"

And the fact that he died so easily at my hands makes it feel unreal to me.

At this point, Hua Manlou paused, then continued somewhat uncertainly, "Could that person not be the real Iron-Shoe Bandit, but just a substitute, like the one Father killed back then?"

"The Iron-Shoe Thief was elusive back then, and no one ever knew his true face."

Master Kuzhi clasped his hands together, closed his eyes and pondered for a moment before slowly speaking.

"Back then, the person that Master Hua killed was believed by all the sect leaders to be the Iron-Shoeed Thief. Now that another Iron-Shoeed Thief has appeared, it is only natural that Young Master Hua has such doubts."

"In my opinion, the only way to find out the truth is to ask the Six Doors and the Dragon Guard Manor to conduct a thorough investigation."

After speaking, Zen Master Kuzhi turned his gaze to Jin Jiuling.

"There is no shirking responsibility."

Jin Jiuling smiled calmly, "As the head constable of the Six Doors, it is my duty to find out the truth. I will definitely find out this person's identity clearly, so please rest assured, Young Master Hua."

"Moreover, judging from the lightness skill of that person just now, he is by no means an ordinary person in the martial arts world. In addition, he was able to come up with a clever way to block the Shaolin Dragon Claw Hand with iron shoes in the few moves he exchanged with Zen Master Kuzhi. He must be the Iron Shoe Thief."

"I hope so."

Hua Manlou nodded slightly; he also hoped that would be the best outcome.

"Oh no! My Jade Buddha of the Vast Ocean!"

Just then, a startled cry suddenly came from Hua Ruling inside the secret room.